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We lost our huge mature Ash tree several years ago in Washington to what we were told was the Red Headed Ash Borer. We had called for professional help and had SEVERAL ineffective treatments done. We spent more trying to SAVE the tree, then it cost us to ultimately cut it down. I wonder now if the treatment being used for the Emerald Ash Borer would have been effective. We were told our tree was "hopeless" but we did not have anywhere near 50% loss at the time as this article was discussing. Bearing in mind though, this was maybe 6 years ago.
Having a huge shade tree cut down out of our backyard totally changed the "feeling" of our backyard. With the tree, the yard felt peaceful and serene. Without the tree, it felt exposed, barren and strangely hostile. The advise about watering and fertilizer spikes as a way to help keep our trees in good health (and increase chances of fighting off disease) is well worth heeding.
